Holstin Launches in 2027 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC, and Game Pass - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 3 hours ago / 325 Views
Publisher Team17 and developer Sonka announced the psychological survival horror game, Holstin, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Pc, and Xbox Game Pass in 2027.
View the Gamescom 2026 trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
Holstin is built with Sonka’s proprietary 2XD Rendering technology, bringing its sinister pixel art world to life through real-time lighting and dynamic camera perspectives. Players can rotate the camera across eight different angles to explore every ooze-covered corner of Jeziorne-Kolonia, while seamlessly switching between different perspectives depending on the situation. These include an isometric 3D view, an over-the-shoulder perspective during tense combat, first-person driving, top-down exploration, and side-scrolling platforming, creating a visual experience rarely seen in a pixel art game.
The game follows protagonist Tomasz Wolanski on a mission to the rural, lakeside town of Jeziorne-Kolonia in search of his missing friend, an investigative journalist who was last seen there. Surviving the monstrosities that roam the cursed town will require scavenging for weapons, supplies, and anything else that might help keep Tomasz alive. They’ll also need to play along with the delusions of the few remaining townsfolk as their sanity continues to fade. Should players gain their trust, they may provide clues and answers to puzzles, but uncovering their secrets will require cunning and tact.
Holstin painstakingly captures the look and feel of 1990s post-Soviet Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Poland. Every detail of Jeziorne-Kolonia, from the furniture and household objects to the brands, signage, architecture, and interior design, has been crafted to evoke the era. Faded wallpaper, battered appliances, old advertisements, and everyday objects make the world feel authentic down to the smallest detail. A fully voiced cast in both Polish and English lets players experience this strange and unsettling world in whichever language they prefer.
The atmosphere is further enhanced by a haunting yet soothing soundtrack composed especially for the game by Polish alternative-rock band Heima, featuring full vocals and lyrics in Polish. The group recently released the first single from the game’s soundtrack—“Skaza”—and is available on all major streaming platforms.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
